The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the 4.5 inch magazine between 23 and 27 stations on 4 deck.

On board the Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959) alongside the Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd fitting out berth at Wallsend on the River Tyne between 1 and 25 July 1961. The photographer is in the 4.5 inch magazine between 23 and 27 stations on 4 deck looking to starboard and forward from 26½ station on the port side showing the cartridge hoist, a telephone, a loudspeaker and freestanding bottle racks for storing the cartridges. A portable stool is in the right foreground. Shelves for the stowage of miscellaneous items are against the ship's side. The magazine can hold a total of 970 4.5 inch cartridges.

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ID:	N65493
Collection:	Historic Photographs
Type:	Sheet film negative
Display location:	Not on display
Vessels:	Falmouth (1959)
Date made:	July 1961
Credit:	© Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Collection

The Type 12 frigate HMS Falmouth (1959). In the 4.5 inch magazine between 23 and 27 stations on 4 deck.

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